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What You Missed + Your Insider Access: AI Insiders Media & Content

Exclusive takeaways from March’s sold-out launch, plus early access to May 14. The AI renaissance isn’t live streamed; it unfolds right here, inside invite-only rooms where whispered insights, impromptu whiteboard sketches, and midnight deal-making converge to script the next decade of technology.

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Merve Isler
May 05, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

Before we get started, next week we have a special and curated event for you: AI Insiders: Media & Content.

AI Insiders: Media & Content is an exclusive event where industry leaders dive into the latest trends in AI and its impact on media and content creation. Don’t miss out on the insights that could shape the future of your business!

For more details, keep reading!

The early bird discount ends tomorrow(Tuesday)!

We’re more than just a tech meetup this is a curated experience, crafted from within our ecosystem. Born in San Francisco and wired for the world, we’re a movement uniting founders, investors, creators, and operators who are actively building the future of AI during this new renaissance.

What We’re Building

Curated Ecosystem

The right people, in the right room founders, funders, and frontier thinkers shaping AI’s future.

Signal Rich Storytelling

Authentic voices and real conversations from the builders, researchers, and investors driving the AI shift.

Real World Touchpoints

Private dinners, immersive showcases, and serendipitous moments you can’t replicate on Zoom.

AI Insiders is not just a gathering it's a new kind of platform for connection, context, and co-creation in AI.

AI Insiders: The Launch Recap

On March 27 2025 in San Francisco, we gathered for a night full of unforgettable moments that moved the room.

  • Pianist Ayse Deniz Gokcin delivered an immersive AI-powered performance that captivated the audience.

  • Five breakout teams pitched during a high-energy startup session, moderated by industry leaders and deals are already in motion.

  • The room was filled with 150 hand-picked AI founders, VCs, artists, and journalists.

  • The event garnered global press attention, with content created and amplified by top influencers.

  • Ronjon Nag – Stanford professor and serial entrepreneur whose AI startups were acquired by Apple and Motorola.

  • Ayse Deniz Gokcin – Renowned pianist blending classical music with AI, recently featured at TED AI.

  • David Hefter – Leads AI strategy for private markets at BlackRock, including firmwide Microsoft Copilot rollout.

  • Josh Constine – SignalFire venture partner and former TechCrunch editor focused on consumer and AI startups.

  • Delia Larezescu (TechUnicorn) – Influencer with 600K+ followers, known for spotlighting breakout tech founders.

  • Merve Isler – Founder and CEO Marvelous and global community builder behind 300+ events and 160+ global communities.

  • Bhavya Gupta – ICO at Stanford University, co-host of CyberFest, and expert on securing AI systems.

Huge Thanks to Our Partners

None of this would’ve been possible without the support of these early believers. These are the allies helping shape what’s next in AI:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Fueling innovation across industries.

  • Marvelous – The creative platform behind AI Insiders (and our founding team).

  • Pirix.co – Amplifying our story across global media outlets.

  • Zania AI – Automating compliance with AI-native workflows.

  • BridgeX Ventures – Betting early on bold AI founders.

  • Peaka – Building frictionless, secure AI data pipelines.

  • TheAgentic – Delivering infrastructure for next-gen agentic AI.

  • HC Consulting – Driving the future of AI governance and security.

  • SociallyProduced – Capturing the soul of AI Insiders on film.

And we’re just getting started! Interested in partnering for a future vertical? 👇

Partner With Us

We connect your brand to the people shaping what’s next in AI - from breakout founders to top-tier investors. As a partner, you gain unmatched visibility, strategic deal-flow access, and a seat at the table where the future is being built.

Sponsors receive:

  • Spotlight content & mic time

  • Private deal-flow access to founders & operators

  • Amplification via press, socials & our video series

Recent press:

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AI Renaissance officially started

with AI Insiders in the room.

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Coming to your event last night gave me life! That’s not just hyperbole, I really mean it. The event really opened my eyes to a ton of possibilities and I loved your genuine approach around community and helping others. We need this now more than ever!

​​Interested in partnering? 👉 Please complete this form. 

Once approved, you'll be invited to our exclusive AI Insiders VIP Dinner in the coming weeks, a perfect opportunity to build meaningful connections with fellow sponsors, speakers, and AI leaders.

Attend the Next AI Insiders

AI Insiders: Media & Content

The first in our new AI Insiders event series kicks off on May 14, 2025, at Swissnex’s stunning waterfront hub! This event will dive deep into how AI models are transforming the worlds of film, music, publishing, and distribution platforms.

This is not for everyone - It’s for those building what comes next.

Featured Speakers:

  • C.C. Gong: Principal at Menlo Ventures

  • Avni Barman: Founder of Gen She, a media company and fund for 500,000+ media creators, and former LinkedIn & Atlassian product + engineering lead

  • Prof. De Kai: Co-creator of Google Translate, author of “Raising AI: An Essential Guide to Parenting Our Future” by The MIT Press

  • Ayse Deniz Gokcin: TED AI Speaker, virtuoso pianist, and composer

​Hosted By

  • ​Merve Isler - Marvelous: Founder & CEO of Marvelous, Merve is a global community expert who has built 160+ communities and helps brands create high-impact, AI-driven experiences.

  • ​Bhavya Gupta - Stanford University: Cybersecurity lead at Stanford, Bhavya organizes CyberFest and focuses on keeping AI innovation secure through research and policy collaboration.

  • ​Claire Xue - Wonder Studios: Founder of Wonder Studios, Claire blends storytelling, design, and technology to build creative tools that empower the next generation of digital creators.

​Important Notes

  • ​This is a highly-curated event; no +1s.

  • ​Dress code: Business casual or creative bold.

  • ​Appetizers & drinks will be served.

  • ​Event will be photographed and recorded, by attending, you consent to media use.

  • ​Contact: [email protected] for press, sponsorship, or collaboration.

Ecosystem Partner: Swissnex

With the support of swissnex as our ecosystem partner, we’re bringing together global AI and media innovators for a day of bold ideas and powerful connections.

Swissnex is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation and is part of Switzerland’s network abroad managed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Prix.co Credits - Exclusively for AI Insiders Members

​Get $100 credit with Pirix.co: a media & marketing partner for founders and startups, helping you refresh your messaging, craft a humanistic and data-backed story, and boost discoverability across Google and AI tools with press-ready content from day one.

Use code Marvelous100 to unlock $100 in credits. Just email [email protected] to get started!

Till next time,

Merve Isler & Team AI Insiders

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